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Two Together: Save £100!
Save £100 when you purchase two funeral plans together. Call us for more details.
Two Together: Save £100!
Save £100 when you purchase two funeral plans together. Call us for more details.
Aura’s prepaid funeral plans in Manchester allow you to arrange a simple, low-cost send-off with our top-rated direct cremation plan.
As a family-run company, it's exactly what we'd want for members of our own family. We deliver on the promises we make to our customers, whether it's in the service that we provide to you or the practices in which we care for your loved one behind the scenes. You can read more about our processes. Don't just take our word for it, see how we compare to the others.
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Starting from price | £1,595 | £1,895 | £1,700 | £1,785 | £1,595 |
Trustpilot rating | 4.9/5 stars | 4.8/5 stars | 4.6/5 stars | 4.6/5 stars | 4.9/5 stars |
| All-inclusive* | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Lifelong free cancellation | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Money-back satisfaction guarantee | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Trust solvency | 146% | 124.8% | 106% | 138% | Unknown |
| No added instalment fees | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
Represented by its residents as the city of the bee, Manchester is perhaps most notable for its industrial architecture and musical culture. But it is also the home to the UK's top-rated prepaid direct cremation plan provider.
We at Aura are committed to providing pre-paid funeral plans that secure peace of mind for you and your family, and allow you to plan a simple, direct cremation with an optional ceremony at Howe Bridge Crematorium.
Aura offers its prepaid direct cremation plan services across all of Manchester, including Atherton, Stockport, Oldham, Prestwich, Eccles, Sale, Altrincham, Macclesfield, Prestbury and the surrounding areas.
Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of Greater Manchester.
| Authorised to sell funeral plans | ✔ |
| Protected by the FSCS Scheme | ✔ |
| You're compensated if anything went wrong | ✔ |
| Money held in an independently-managed trust | ✔ |
If you have any questions, would like a brochure or simply would like a chat through our services, our award-winning team is here to help.
Unlike other providers, we won’t hassle you with constant calls. We’ll simply ensure you have the information you need and leave you to come to a decision in your own time. When you’re ready for us, our team will be ready to help.
The main advantage you can benefit from with a prepaid funeral plan is peace of mind. For you, knowing that everything is taken care of in advance, and for your family, who knows that there won't be any hidden fees to pay when you die and that the ceremony you've organised is perfectly reflective of your wishes. Should you opt for one of Aura's plans, you would pay the cost into an independently managed trust, so your money is protected; you can pay all in one go, or monthly, depending on what works best for you. Then, when the time comes, this money will cover the cost of your funeral, even if it doesn't happen for many years. That's because, when you buy a funeral plan, you lock in today's prices. Making sure you've got a plan in place can free you from worries about what will happen when you're gone, and let you focus on more enjoyable matters.
Many understandably find the idea of planning for life's end to be a tough thing to contemplate, with worries relating to how we are to afford a funeral playing a big part. We hope it makes things just a little easier to know that our starting price for funeral plans in Manchester is only £1,695, offering a considerable saving against the UK average of £4,141, as documented in the SunLife 2024 Cost of Dying Report. Please bear in mind that, due to the personalised nature of funerals, the eventual cost may vary, but we're here to discuss your preferences and provide a precise quote if you are ready to talk to us. We warmly invite you to get in touch or request information via our website, and we look forward to assisting you.
Something we're proud of is the flexibility of our plans, as it really helps to make things as convenient as possible for you. In Manchester, cancelling your plan after making a payment can be done without any fees or hassle. Should there be any need to amend your service, for example, if you want to include guests where before you had arranged an unattended ceremony, we're there to ensure these changes are made right away, with extra costs applying only if you decide on an upgrade. As ever, if you'd like to ask us any questions you might have about changing or cancelling your plan, you have only to call us.
Our direct-cremation funeral plans give you another option in Manchester if you're not interested in the typical funeral with all the usual formalities. If you're not comfortable with a hearse and big floral tributes, this gives you an alternative that is more understated and simple. Once you've selected a plan, the process is designed to be smooth: You will pick a trusted individual from your loved ones who can communicate with us once you've passed away. We will send them a detailed guide with instructions for what to do after your departure. Once we've been notified that you have died, we will then put your plan into action. If no attendees are expected at your funeral, our assistance will mainly involve guiding your nominated person through the standard legal procedures. However, should you decide on an attended ceremony, we will also be there to guide them through the process of arranging the ceremony itself.
Initiated by Paul Jameson following his diagnosis of motor neurone disease back in 2017, Aura is a family company aimed at making end-of-life planning easier for everyone. Paul was motivated to set up the company when he couldn't find anything that would help him to do this; now Paul is still involved in Aura, with the company being run by Dave, his son, and Ben -- a family friend. If you give us a call, you will find our friendly and kind support team ready to guide you in arranging a dignified funeral that suits you. Whether you're in Manchester or anywhere else, we will always work to earn your trust, and to give you satisfaction.